What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silences pale, white creature (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "white creature". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MUTE (synonym of "Silences") + SWAN (synonym of "pale,"); definition: "white creature" The answer is MUTE SWAN.

Silences pale, white creature (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28741 | 13 Across | 2023-10-23 flower

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